With NFL midseason trades now in full swing as real things, the action has once again heated up before the 2019 trade deadline. Several teams already have made some moves ahead of Tuesday.
The Rams got cornerback Jalen Ramsey after shipping cornerback Marcus Peters to the Ravens. Another two defensive backs, Gareon Conley (Raiders to Texans) and Quandre Diggs (Lions to Seahawks) also got dealt. At wide receiver, the Patriots acquired Mohamed Sanu from the Falcons, and the 49ers brought in Emmanuel Sanders from the Broncos.
There still are a slew of big-name and useful players rumored to be targeted in trades. Through seven weeks this season, there's a clear idea of who's good and contending and who's bad and going nowhere, so the market is strong. There are are plenty of sellers to match the buyers.
Here is a division-by-division look at how all 32 NFL teams might get further into the fun of wheeling and dealing with one player each could trade for or trade away before Tuesday's deadline.
- AFC East
Buffalo Bills: Trade for WR A.J. Green
We'll start with an obvious one. The Bills at 5-1 look like legitimate wild-card contenders, and although they like former CFL star Duke Williams opposite John Brown on the outside, Green would color them a lot more special at wideout. He is still ailing from his ankle injury, but he should be ready to contribute sometime soon in November.
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Miami Dolphins: Trade CB Xavien Howard
Running back Kenyan Drake should be shipped in a minor deal, but the Dolphins might as well try to move the cornerback they massively overpaid in the offseason. That would be another way to get yet another first-rounder in return given the supply on top corners is limited and the demand remains high.
New England Patriots: Trade DE Michael Bennett
He is the latest accomplished veteran with limited returns who doesn't quite fit the Patriots Way. Their pass rush is just fine without him thanks to rookie Chase Winovich and plenty others. As far as buying, there's really no one else they need to acquire in order to remain heavy Super Bowl favorites.
New York Jets: Trade DE/DT Leonard Williams
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2015 draft has faded fast in Gregg Williams' version of the 3-4 defense, as the shine is more on rookie No. 3 overall pick Quinnen Williams. The former Williams could still provide some inside pass rush for another team in another scheme.
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- AFC North
Baltimore Ravens: Trade CB Jimmy Smith
The Ravens have Peters now paired with Marlon Humphrey, and he paid immediate dividends with a pick-six against the Seahawks. Brandon Carr is acceptable as the No. 3, and Smith, 31, has also been sidelined since Week 1 with a knee injury. He also will be a free agent in 2020.
Cincinnati Bengals: Trade WR A.J. Green
Why would Cincy move him with its offense looking like an absolute mess? Because this winless team needs to accept it needs to go into full rebuild mode in 2020 and could use another high draft pick.
Cleveland Browns: Trade for LT Nate Solder
The Browns and Giants have developed a good trading relationship with the deals involving Odell Beckham Jr., Kevin Zeitler and Olivier Vernon. The Giants might want to get what they can for a pricey 31-year-old with two years left on his contract, and the Browns, despite the early struggles, should be more about buying, as they can still vie for the AFC North title. Solder is a pass-protection upgrade for Baker Mayfield. The Redskins' Trent Williams also should be considered, but he would come at a much higher cost.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Trade for DE/DT Leonard Williams
Tyson Alualu is 32, and Cameron Heyward is 30. The Steelers already bought on Minkah Fitzpatrick to help their secondary, and Williams, still only 25, can produce for Keith Butler and Mike Tomlin.
- AFC South
Houston Texans: Trade for DE/OLB Vic Beasley Jr.
The Texans moved edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney before the season and also made deals for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and now Conley. They should consider taking a flyer on Beasley, who just three years ago had 15.5 sacks for the Falcons but has faded and will be a free agent in 2020. Romeo Crennel can put him in good positions as a complementary, situational pass rusher in their 3-4.
Indianapolis Colts: Trade for WR Nelson Agholor
Agholor has faded again as a slot option in Philadelphia after his big 2017 season, forced to play more outside with the injury to DeSean Jackson. He could help Indianapolis inside with rookie Parris Campbell hurting and Chester Rogers not doing much, reuniting with coach Frank Reich in the process.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Trade for RG Brandon Scherff
The Jaguars might feel like sellers, but they already moved Ramsey and should be thinking more about giving superstar defensive end Yannick Ngakuoe a worthy contract extension. Jacksonville should try to further solidify its interior line in front of Gardner Minshew and Leonard Fournette. Getting the Redskins' pending free-agent Scherff to join Andrew Norwell and Brandon Linder would be nice.
Tennessee Titans: Trade CB Logan Ryan
The Titans' struggles in the secondary have been more in the slot with Adoree' Jackson, but Ryan has the greater trade value, and the 28-year-old will be a free agent in 2020. The Titans, like the Dolphins, should know a demand for a decent starting corner is high.
- AFC West
Denver Broncos: Trade CB Chris Harris Jr.
The Broncos already opened the veteran floodgates by dealing Sanders to the 49ers. They are clear sellers on the brink of more rebuilding, and Harris is the best available corner who can provide immediate help to a team now that Ramsey is gone. He is 30 and finishing up a one-year deal.
Kansas City Chiefs: Trade for CB Janoris Jenkins
The Jackrabbit has lost a few steps at age 30 and isn't having the best season, but this would be a rather cheap way for Kansas City to address its secondary. Jenkins did have his best success operating in Steve Spagnuolo's scheme in New York.
Los Angeles Chargers: Trade RB Melvin Gordon
The Chargers might be stuck playing out the string with Gordon now, as he has played poorly on the heels of his holdout. But he is a better option than most available backs, and they can find a way to move him if they can accept lower compensation.
Oakland Raiders: Trade for WR Robby Anderson
The Raiders still love speedy deep threats and are hurting at wideout with Tyrell Williams on the shelf. The Jets are now sellers in 2019, and Anderson is already a shaky re-sign option as a free agent in 2020.
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- NFC East
Dallas Cowboys: Trade for DE/DT Derek Wolfe
The Cowboys could use some versatility and depth with a little extra pass-rush punch for their defensive line rotation. Wolfe isn't an exact scheme fit, but he can bring good results under Rod Marinelli.
New York Giants: Trade LT Nate Solder
Solder, a solid but diminishing player who won't be re-signed by the Giants in 2020, could help a contender now. Dave Gettleman can target a true franchise pass-protector for Daniel Jones in the next draft.
Philadelphia Eagles: Trade for any CB
Ramsey and Peters are gone, but Howard, Ryan and Harris are among non-division options who can be had at the right price. The Eagles aren't rebounding from 3-4 to win the playoffs if they need to consistently roll with their sorry secondary.
Washington Redskins: Trade LT Trent Williams
Scherff and cornerback Josh Norman also need to be moved as veterans who can yield something now but nothing later. The trouble with Williams is getting someone to commit the high asking price and take on the salary, but maybe the deadline pressure will force a team such as the Browns to make the right offer.
- NFC North
Chicago Bears: Trade for QB Marcus Mariota
The Bears need an alternative to Mitchell Trubisky for both the short and long term. The Titans are clearly done with Mariota, and he can be had for limited return at the moment. Mariota has some Alex Smith-like qualities that could work in Matt Nagy's system.
Detroit Lions: Trade for RB Melvin Gordon
Kerryon Johnson has promise, but he hasn't been durable. Gordon is doing nothing effective for the Chargers and could fare better in Darrell Bevell's scheme playing off the downfield passing game with Matthew Stafford.
Green Bay Packers: Trade for DE Derek Wolfe
There's more buzz around the idea of the Packers getting Green for the wide receiver corps, but Davante Adams should be back soon, and they still have interesting depth at the position. Wolfe could be plugged in as a starter at 3-4 end and become a much-needed boost to the run defense.
Minnesota Vikings: Trade CB Xavier Rhodes
The Vikings would be OK getting rid of this contract, as Rhodes, 29, hasn't really shut down anything related to opponents' No. 1 and/or No. 2 receivers. The cornerback needs on other teams are too high for Minnesota not to at least consider moving an overpriced, overrated player.
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- NFC South
Atlanta Falcons: Trade CB Desmond Trufant
Did we mention it's a good time to trade a corner? The Falcons can file him under Beasley as another piece to move from a disappointing defense. Trufant should return from a toe injury after Week 9 at the latest. He has a big contract, which makes things challenging, but the Falcons would benefit from getting him off the books if they can get reasonable draft compensation.
Carolina Panthers: Trade for RB Kenyan Drake
He would be super cheap to acquire as solid running and receiving insurance for Christian McCaffrey, with a chance to spell the starter effectively here and there. He will be a free agent next year and could end up getting re-signed as a No. 2.
New Orleans Saints: Trade for WR DeVante Parker
Second-year Saints wideout Tre'Quan Smith has been hurt for most of the year, and Ted Ginn Jr. has proved only sporadic deep threat production. Parker has been looking great as a red zone threat for Miami, and he would be a nice No. 2 to play off Michael Thomas, well timed for the return of Drew Brees.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trade TE O.J. Howard
The Bucs reportedly didn't want to move him to the Patriots, but they should reconsider and put him back on the block. It's clear he is a receiving afterthought and a source of frustration for Bruce Arians. He is too good of an asset not to push for more offers. The Bucs would be fine at tight end without him because of Cameron Brate.
- NFC West
Arizona Cardinals: Trade CB Patrick Peterson
Peterson came back to the defense with a bang off his six-game suspension. The Cardinals are back to .500, but they don't have much of a playoff shot in their tough division and need to keep thinking about the future. GM Steve Keim has said Peterson is not on the block, but he is about to enter his the final year of his contract in 2020 for his age-30 season. Arizona might as well keep one ear open for a big offer.
Los Angeles Rams: Trade for Chris Harris Jr.
Let's make it a third team for Harris, shall we? The Rams are clearly all-in on their 2019 season, and although they got Ramsey to upgrade from Peters, they did lose prized Wade Phillips cover man Aqib Talib to an injury. Harris would make sense to pair with Ramsey given his knowledge of Phillips' scheme.
San Francisco 49ers: Trade for FB Patrick DiMarco
The team acquired Sanders for some more wide receiver stability, but it can do a little more offensively during what could be a special season. Kyle Juszczyk's injury was an underrated blow to the running game and the offense at large. DiMarco, who did well in that exact versatile role for Kyle Shanahan in Atlanta, plays only 20 percent of the snaps in Buffalo's offense.
Seattle Seahawks: Trade for CB Chris Harris Jr.
The team already added two key defensive pieces in Clowney and Diggs. One more to give the young secondary more reliable coverage help would be welcome as the Seahawks battle for the division title.
